Gambling Disorder Trainer Certification (CGT)

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The following is an outline of the requirements for certification as a Gambling Disorder Trainer (CGT):

This certification is designed to inform both consumers of gambling disorder training and organizations that fund and offer training. This certification supports the competence of trainers to provide current, evidence-based knowledge and skills to address clinical practice in the field of problem and disordered gambling. 

There has never been an international gambling disorder trainer standard. Rather, it has largely been left to individual trainers to set the standard. As the field has grown, this has resulted in a gap in consistency and competence among trainers and in the content of gambling disorder clinical training. This certificate was established to help fill that gap by aligning with certification training requirements.

To obtain the IGCCB Certified Gambling Disorder Trainer (CGT) credential candidates must meet the following requirements:

For individuals who are IGCCB Board Approved Clinical Consultants (BACC):

Training

30 hours (CGT) of IGCCB-approved gambling-specific training

Experience

6-8 hours* of Board approved clinical gambling-specific training conducted in the past 3 years.

*Hours requirements differs based on focus of training topic

OR

8 hours of brief trainings in the past 2 years that cover at least 8 ICGC core clinical topics (agenda, objectives, powerpoints must be submitted).

Payment

Payment of $150 via credit card

For individuals who are NOT IGCCB BACC’s:

Education

Advanced Degree degree or equivalent license or certification in a recognized behavioral health field (i.e. psychology, addictions, clinical social work)

Training

30 hours (CGT) of IGCCB-approved gambling-specific training

Experience

6-8 hours* of Board approved clinical gambling-specific training conducted in the past 3 years.

*Hours requirements differs based on focus of training topic

Payment

Payment of $150 via credit card

Education & Training:

A minimum of 30 hours of IGCCB-approved gambling specific training or education must be completed with appropriate supporting documentation as defined by the IGCCB. An Advanced degree or equivalent (as assessed by the IGCCB) in a behavioral health field (e.g., license or certificate in psychology, chemical dependency, counseling, social work, peer counseling, etc.) to meet the behavioral education requirement for certification.

Trainer Experience Criteria:

Minimum guidelines for approved training conducted should include at least one 6-8 hour clinical gambling-specific training in the past 3 years. Alternatively, 8 hours of brief trainings in the past 2 years that cover at least 8 ICGC core clinical topics core clinical topics may be submitted for approval. Submissions must contain training agenda, objectives, and presentation slides.